By Clifford Akumu
Nairobi, Kenya: The Aga Khan University Hospital has launched a new Specialty and Executive Clinic in Westlands, Nairobi as part of its commitment to provide quality specialized care to its patients.
The Westlands center will be run by a dedicated team of consultant doctors and specialist nurses across different health cadre as it paves the way for increased access to healthcare services in the city.
The clinic will provide a one-stop setting for patients to receive care and consultants of different specialties including Surgery, Paediatrics, Cancer, Family Medicine, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Dental, Plastic Surgery, Haematology among others.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Dr. Shawn Bolouki, the Hospital Chief Executive Officer said that the clinic, located on 6 Peponi Road in Westlands, is run by a dedicated team of consultant doctors and specialist nurses across different specialties.
“Our aim with the Peponi Specialty and Executive Clinic, is to increase access of our services to the people of this great city,” said Dr. Shawn Bolouki, the Hospital Chief Executive Officer during the launch.
The facility will also double-up as a wellness center where people will be able to do their annual medical checkups as well as pre-requisite medical examinations, added Dr. Bolouki.
Dr. Bolouki further noted that despite the disruption of normal activities occasioned by COVID-19, healthcare needs have not changed and it was important for patients to continue their care, timely and safely.
“Do not wait for your situation to deteriorate especially for those suffering from chronic conditions. To ensure your continuity of care, we have put in place various safety measures to protect all people visiting the hospital as well as our staff,” added Dr. Bolouki.
Hon. Justin Muturi, Speaker of the National Assembly and Chief Guest at the launch ceremony lauded the Hospital for being a leader in the provision of healthcare in the region.
“I am happy to note that this Peponi Executive and Specialty Clinic will be run by Consultants from different specialties. This is a great step towards ensuring that patients access the best care they need,” he said.
“Of particular interest to me is the fact that this clinic will have a wellness center. This fits in well with preventive care. I urge my colleagues in Parliament and fellow Kenyans to make use of the wellness center through a regular health screening to know the status of their health especially this time when non-communicable diseases are ravaging lives.”
The Speaker also praised the hospital for being a pioneer in the health sector as seen in the acquisition of the region’s first PET CT scan for the management of cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders.
The new Peponi Executive and Specialty Clinic also have a well-stocked pharmacy and onsite laboratory for routine and specialized tests.
The Peponi facility becomes the 49th outpatient medical center operated by the Hospital – with 4 in Uganda, one in Arusha, Tanzania, and 44 in Kenya.
